I have probably seen/played 7 or 8 Foderas up close... and I was a little disappointed by the finish to be honest - sanding marks under the finish don't really float my boat.
Wal is an interesting one. Certainly the woodwork is nothing amazing - it's the sound of the pre and pickups that get that "Wal" sound.
Funny thing is, I'm not fussed for it... and I think the controls, for me at least, aren't intuitive enough for live use.
Fenders are overpriced... *cough cough* Musicman. (How and why did they become so expensive...?)